Zhang Qian: No matter how good Su Mo is at hunting, can he be as good as a martial artist?
What no one expected was that Su Mo, facing Black Wind Stockade, only paid with a small gray rabbit and managed to send away all the stockade men who had come down the mountain.
This outcome left the villagers in disbelief.
After all, that was Black Wind Stockade. Martial Artist Li Xian had been beaten bloody and forced to flee back severely injured by Black Wind Stockade. Especially these stockade men who came down the mountain were very fierce; they wouldn't easily give up without robbing all the prey from their homes.
Remember, Zhang Tieshan's entire Plum Deer had been snatched by these stockade men back then.
How did it come to Su Mo, where a single small wild rabbit was enough to send these stockade men away?
Actually, when the Black Wind Stockade men arrived, they were initially very arrogant and domineering, intending to forcefully take away all the prey Su Mo had hunted. But upon seeing Su Mo, these stockade men involuntarily trembled, their legs shaking as if facing a great terror, their hearts filled with unprecedented fear.
Therefore, after taking one wild rabbit, these stockade men left in a hurry.
They even declared that Su Mo hunted by his own skill, and the prey rightfully belonged to him.
They didn't mention anything about having their Major Leader come out of the stockade to deal with Su Mo.
To put it plainly, these stockade men were all bullies who picked on the weak and feared the strong. Seeing a fierce person like Su Mo, they weren't foolish enough to escalate things.
Su Mo, on the other hand, didn't want to reveal his strength and confront the leaders of Black Wind Stockade prematurely. That's why he let these stockade men, trembling with fear, take a wild rabbit. Otherwise, all these stockade men would have stayed down the mountain today.
And Su Mo's name also resounded throughout Shuanglin Village.
This was because even the Black Wind Stockade men couldn't do anything to Su Mo.
Uncle Chen Shan next door worried for a long time because of this incident. He even thought about fighting them to the death if these stockade men dared to act recklessly. Only when he saw the stockade men leave dejectedly did he finally relax.
This also made the villagers of Shuanglin Village have their own thoughts, believing that this child Su Mo would surely achieve great things in the future.
After all, even the Black Wind Stockade men were afraid of Su Mo.
In the village, at Zhang Tieshan's house.
"Dad, Brother Su Mo is amazing now. Not only can he hunt in the mountains, but even when the Black Wind Stockade men entered the village and went to Brother Su Mo's house, they could only leave dejectedly. They even didn't dare to touch or take Brother Su Mo's prey. This is too incredible."
"I knew this child Su Mo was capable from a young age. His future achievements won't be low. When you have time, go learn hunting skills from Su Mo. Among your generation, Su Mo is the best hunter. Li Goudan and Chen Mazi are no match for your Brother Su Mo."
"Yes, son, learning from your Brother Su Mo is definitely the right choice."
In the courtyard, Zhang Tieshan's family was discussing Su Mo, who was currently the talk of the village. Su Mo, seeing their family's hardship back then, even sent them a Green Wolf on a snowy day, which provided them with meat for the winter.
Therefore, Zhang Tieshan and his family were extremely grateful to Su Mo.
Even Zhang Hai, a person with such a proud personality, couldn't help but call Su Mo "Brother Su Mo" when talking about him, showing his respect. Especially Su Mo's recent tough stance against the Black Wind Stockade men, which made Zhang Hai sigh in admiration.
You must know that these Black Wind Stockade men had bullied their family terribly before. Not only did they steal their winter Plum Deer meat, but they also intended to abduct his sister, Zhang Qian, up the mountain.
So, Zhang Hai and his family were very afraid of the Black Wind Stockade men.
But Brother Su Mo was incredibly strong.
Not only was Zhang Hai full of admiration, but even young people in the village like Li Goudan and Chen Mazi would give a thumbs-up and exclaim "Su Mo is amazing" when talking about him.
After all, Su Mo was now the first person to stand up to the Black Wind Stockade men and come away unscathed.
Therefore, when Zhang Tieshan's family discussed Su Mo, they all felt he was extraordinary. Especially Zhang Tieshan, who felt that Su Mo's future achievements were immeasurable.
Even Liu Guihua, who was usually calculating, rarely felt that this child Su Mo was good.
She even had the idea of betrothing Qian'er to Su Mo.
If Qian'er married Su Mo now, she wouldn't go hungry, nor would she be bullied, especially since even the Black Wind Stockade men were afraid of Su Mo.
"Husband, why don't we betroth Qian'er to Su Mo? After the new year, Qian'er will be sixteen and it's time to find a suitable husband."
Su Mo's character and conduct made Liu Guihua deeply approve.
As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Tieshan's hand holding the water pipe paused slightly. He then nodded, thinking it was suitable. He had actually had this idea before, but his wife had stubbornly refused.
It wasn't too late now that she agreed.
Zhang Hai, standing nearby, also felt it was feasible. If his sister Zhang Qian married Brother Su Mo, she would definitely live a life of comfort in the future.
Zhang Tieshan's family was all in favor of betrothing Zhang Qian to Su Mo.
But at this moment, a clear voice rang out.
"Mother, I disagree!"
Beside them, Zhang Qian, who had remained silent the entire time, finally spoke. However, she directly opposed the matter.
Zhang Qian was almost sixteen, but she had already begun to blossom. She was tall and graceful, with a beautiful and delicate face and fair, smooth skin. She was nothing like an ordinary village girl. If she changed out of her patched floral jacket, one might even mistake her for someone from the city.
Zhang Qian was indeed tall and slender.
Although she was also very grateful to Su Mo, gratitude was different from affection. She liked Martial Artists, powerful Martial Artists.
"Qian'er, Su Mo is such a good hunter. If you marry him, you won't have to worry about food."
Mother Liu Guihua wanted to persuade her daughter Zhang Qian. Su Mo was now the most outstanding young man in the surrounding villages. He was tall, handsome, and had superb hunting skills. Even Liu Guihua, who had always been critical, felt that Su Mo was perfectly suited for her daughter.
But she couldn't understand why her daughter disagreed.
Zhang Tieshan and Zhang Hai also wanted to persuade Zhang Qian, but before they could, they heard Zhang Qian say, "Yes, Su Mo is very good at hunting, and even the Black Wind Stockade men fear him. But no matter how good he is, he's just a hunter, just a hunter from Qingliang Mountain."
"Can he be as powerful as a Martial Artist? Can he? Is he even better than Li Xian from before?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Tieshan and the others fell silent.
Liu Guihua didn't know what to say either. Yes, Su Mo was capable, but how could he compare to a Martial Artist? Clearly, he couldn't!
Although Li Xian didn't destroy Black Wind Stockade this time and was even heavily injured and forced to flee, any discerning person knew it wasn't because Li Xian wasn't strong, but because Black Wind Stockade was too terrifying.
Furthermore, Li Xian wasn't just a Martial Artist; he was rumored to be a disciple of a major sect within Anyuan County Town, with a very powerful background, far beyond what Su Mo could compare to.
"Sigh! Do you have the fate to marry a Martial Artist?"
Zhang Tieshan, puffing on his pipe, was rarely angered. In his eyes, Su Mo wasn't a bad kid, but his daughter Zhang Qian insisted on marrying a Martial Artist. Did she have the fate for it? Would those high-and-mighty Martial Artists even look her way?
Zhang Hai dared not speak beside him, clearly knowing that his father's anger meant he was very displeased with the matter.
"Qian'er, you could actually consider Su Mo..."
Seeing this, Liu Guihua tried to persuade her daughter Zhang Qian again.
"No, whether I, Zhang Qian, have the fate to marry a Martial Artist in this life or not, at least I won't marry a Hunter."
Zhang Qian's resolute voice rang out. She wouldn't marry a Hunter; she only wanted to be the woman of a Martial Artist.
Only a powerful Martial Artist could give her a sense of security.
"I don't care anymore, I'm not managing your marriage!"
Zhang Tieshan cursed angrily, puffing on his pipe, and turned to walk out of the house. His daughter was too stubborn. Perhaps she thought marrying a Martial Artist was good, but from a father's perspective, he still felt Su Mo was the most reliable candidate, bar none.
Liu Guihua sighed beside him.
As her brother, Zhang Hai knew he couldn't persuade his stubborn sister Zhang Qian. He could only practice archery alone in the courtyard. He agreed with his father; Martial Artists were good, but perhaps Su Mo was more suitable.
Seeing that her family didn't support her decision, not even her usually doting brother spoke up for her, Zhang Qian went straight back to her room.
Before returning to her room, she said one thing:
"No matter how good Su Mo is, he'll never compare to a Martial Artist!"
This made Zhang Tieshan, who had just walked out of the courtyard, furious. When the Plum Deer meat for winter was stolen, if Su Mo hadn't delivered that Green Wolf meat on a snowy day, would she have the strength to say that?
Liu Guihua looked at the Leader's anger and could only hold him back, afraid he'd worsen his health from the rage.
What a pity, Su Mo is such a good kid...
Even the picky Liu Guihua thought so.
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